First night tips?

[Maddog_photog]

definitely need a door before they stay outside

Even if the doghouse is inside the coop?

 

[Duck mommy 2019]

Even if the doghouse is inside the coop?

yes, the coop is not predator proof enough for them to stay in at night. unless you want to put hardware cloth around the whole thing (including the top. and you will also need to dig it down 1-2 feet and then out 1-2 feet to prevent digging